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Posted 7/12/2013 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone! Well this my first time here and feel comforted that this forum exist. I was diagnosed with panic attacks/ anxiety this morning. I'm completely nervous about this. They put me on celexa. I hate taking meds of any kind so that is just making me feel worse. I don't want this. Any of it but who does?! Just thought I'd drop in and say hi to the new forum I will probably be on frequently.
Posted 7/12/2013 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Bensbigred & welcome to forum! I'm sure you're going to find a lot of people here who can relate to your situation, answer some of your questions, and give you some advice based on their own experiences.

We are one big, mostly happy, family here! LOL!

Good luck with your journey to recovery!

Fox
Posted 7/12/2013 7:24 PM (GMT 0)
Your kind prayer is instant peace. Thank you.
Posted 7/12/2013 7:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hi bensbigred and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of you recent diagnoses. I remember exactly the way that I felt upon hearing mine from my doctor. In fact, even though I knew it long before she officially told me...I burst into tears just hearing the words verbalized from her.

Please know that you have found a place full of people who understand what you are going through...and those that care and will be here for you anytime.

Please don't feel despondent about your Rx. It can help you get to a place where perhaps, with the help of therapy or self-help techniques...you can eventually wean off, and use other skills to help you to manage your anxiety.:)

We have a great Resource Guide here on our main page (1st post) that you can look through and get started with anytime you feel ready.  It has many helpful links to coping mechanisms for anxiety/panic...as well as other great ideas, book recommendations, ect.

Keep posting with us. We are here to support you along your journey, and look forward to getting to know you better!

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 7/12/2013 7:48 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you. I've know for about a month, been suffering for about a year (thought it was hormones) and diagnosed today. Its just hearing it from a Dr. And accepting it is the hard part. My thoughts are running wild! I really am terrified to be on medication. Just trying to processes it all. I'm 32 and a mother and wife. I feel I need to be stronger than this. Sigh....
Posted 7/12/2013 8:24 PM (GMT 0)
Well you have made a great start, and are headed in the right direction...keep reading other's posts and talking with us!

S.C.
Posted 7/13/2013 1:52 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry I didn't see your reply yesterday. I had surprise company come, so I couldn't get back on.

You are very welcome, and if that prayer helps you like it does me, feel free to copy it. I forget where I first saw it, but it helps me every day. smilewinkgrin
Posted 7/13/2013 5:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hi~

I encourage you if you don't like meds to do it cold turkey...its been about 7 months since my diagnosis and I needed Xanax early on but instead of SSRIs or other meds I pursued a self help course on CBT. Highly recommend A New Mood Therapy by David Burns, guided relaxations, journal writing and sticking around here to help you through it medication free. It can be done and please research CBT regardless of your choice in medication or care. CBT is as effective as SSRI as studies show, in combination with medication CBT is exceptional.

Hope you are feeling better soon.

Joshua
Posted 7/13/2013 5:49 PM (GMT 0)

 Welcome bensbigred,

I have been dealing with anxiety and depression for 31 years. I would feel keyed up and unable to rest and relax. At times it was constant and could go on for days. 

Medication and/or therapy are two ways to effectively treat anxiety and its mental and physical issues. Therapy worked wonders for me and my depression and anxiety problems. I advocate for therapy as well as talking about your problems with your family and friends . Make an appointment as soon as possible so that you can get on your way to feeling better.

In the meantime, you can check out our Resources on our main page here. It is full of great self-help ideas that you can start with today.

What more can we do to help support you now? We are here to listen, understand and care...but if you need anything else, let us know okay?

Again a warm welcome,

Kitt

 

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